The D-Link 5000 Series data center switches are a series of high-performance switches that feature high port density, routing, & ultra-low latency, designed to be deployed as Top-of-Rack (To R) or leaf-spine switches in data center applications. Combined with ONIE support & increased cost-efficiency, the 5000 Series forms a flexible long-term solution for managing & expanding data center infrastructures in a Software-defined Networking (SDN) environment.